Sofia Half Day Tour
Your Sofia Half Day tour
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sofia. We start our tour with the only UNESCO World Heritage monument in the vicinity of Sofia – Boyana Church – which is small in size and only takes 30 min to visit, but has an enormous contribution to the world history of art. If you have already visited Boyana church during our Rila Monastery and Boyana church shuttle tour, we will go to the Historical Museum nearby (you can buy a discounted combined ticket for both visits).
Afterwards we will park our vehicle at Alexander Nevski Square for a visit of the largest Cathedral on the Balkans, followed by a stroll to the Russian church, the National Theater and its garden, the Rotunda (round church) St.George, the Roman remains and we finish our walk in front of Balkan Hotel (St. Nedelia church square).
Quick information
Duration:
- Start: Any time between 9:00h – 14:00h
- Driving time – 30 min. approx.
Accessibility:
- Yes, fairly accessible
Important:
- Comfortable shoes
Overview
Tour itinerary for Sofia Half Day
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sofia. We start our tour with the only UNESCO World Heritage monument in the vicinity of Sofia – Boyana Church – which is small in size and only takes 30 min to visit, but has an enormous contribution to the world history of art. If you have already visited Boyana church during our Rila Monastery and Boyana church shuttle tour, we will go to the Historical Museum nearby (you can buy a discounted combined ticket for both visits).
Afterwards we will park our vehicle at Alexander Nevski Square for a visit of the largest Cathedral on the Balkans, followed by a stroll to the Russian church, the National Theater and its garden, the Rotunda (round church) St.George, the Roman remains and we finish our walk in front of Balkan Hotel (St. Nedelia church square).
Sofia Overview
Sofia is the contemporary capital of Bulgaria. Its population grew rapidly during the Communist-Socialist era (1944-1989). At the time of the liberation from the Turks in 1878, the population of the city was 11,649 inhabitants and for a few decades after that the city experienced large population growth mainly from other regions of the country.
During World War 2, Sofia was bombed by allied aircrafts in late 1943 and early 1944. Unfortunately a huge part of the city center was destroyed. As a consequence of the invasion of the Soviet Red Army, Bulgaria’s government, which was allied with Germany, was overthrown. The transformations of Bulgaria into a People’s Republic in 1946 and Republic of Bulgaria marked significant changes in the city’s appearance. The population of Sofia expanded rapidly due to migration from the country. Whole new residential areas were built in the outskirts of the city, like Druzhba, Mladost and Lyulin.
- Departure point for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation within Sofia city limits. You will be notified for the exact pick up time from our agents approximately 2 days before your tour.
Prices:
The tour price is based on the number of people in your party.
1 person
139 € per person
2 person
79 € per person
3 person
69 € per person
4 – 8 persons
59 € per person
9 – 18 persons
49 € per person
Included:
- Pick up/drop off from your hotel in Sofia
- Professional guide in English
- Entrance fees
- Parking fees
Not included:
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Gallery
Highlights
Complete guided visit of Sofia
Guided visit of Boyana church
Professional guide in many languages
Comfortable A/C estate car or van
From our gallery
Current location photos
Sofia Half Day Private Tour
Included:
- Pick up/drop off from your hotel in Sofia
- Professional guide in English
- Entrance fees
- Parking fees
Not included:
- Meals
- Personal expenses